Family Faith Formation
Family Faith Formation has two components. The first will be large group sessions for the whole family held in person about once a month for an hour and a half on a Sunday afternoon. The second will be family sessions held by each family in their homes about twice a month with support from the Office of Family Faith Formation and the great kits we will provide each family.
Middle School Faith Formation
Middle School Faith Formation will take place on Tuesdays during the school year from 4:30-5:30 pm at St. James School. Classes will follow a curriculum from Saint Mary’s Press that is outlined below.
Curriculum
| Grade / Year | Curriculum | Day Offered | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | God Loves Us | Wednesday | 4:30 – 5:30 PM |
| 2 | Sacraments of Reconciliation & Eucharist | Wednesday | 4:30 – 5:30 PM |
| 3 | We Are the Church | Wednesday | 4:30 – 5:30 PM |
| 4 | Our Covenant with God | Wednesday | 4:30 – 5:30 PM |
| 5 | Sacraments | Wednesday | 4:30 – 5:30 PM |
| 6 | Connect! Bringing Faith to Life – Year 1 | Wednesday | 4:30 – 5:30 PM |
| 7 & 8 | Connect! Bringing Faith to Life – Year 2 & 3 | Wednesday | 4:30 – 5:30 PM |
Connect! This three-year interactive program, presents the core teachings of the Catholic faith in a way that helps young people in grades 6-8 connect learning with living.
The program explores the four doctrinal pillars of the
Catholic faith: The Creed, Liturgy & Sacraments,
Christian Morality & Justice, and Prayer.
The curriculum includes the above areas, but is not limited to those topics.
| Number of Students | Registered Family at St. James | Non-registered Family |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $200 | Call the FFF office- 310.379.3221 |
| 2 | $300 | Call the FFF office - 310.379.3221 |
| 3 or more | $400 | Call the FFF office -310.379.3221 |
Sacramental Preparation
For parents seeking Baptism or First Communion preparation for their children seven years and older, please call the Family Faith Formation office at 310.379.3221 for further information. For parents seeking Baptism for their children below the age of seven, click here>
Mission Statement
Our Parish Religious Education program provides a process of faith formation for children as well as preparing them to receive the Sacraments.
Centered on Christ’s Message, Community, Worship and Service, the program is dedicated to collaborating with and supporting parents in this faith formation process.
Andrea Sullivan, Director
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Debora Martins, Secretary
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Office Hours
By appointment only
310.379.3221
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